WAITING FOR A NEW SPRING DRESS

Slipping from winter to Spring in the Rockies.

WAITING FOR A NEW SPRING DRESS

Winter snow is melting fast

The streets are flooded with children

Riding their Christmas bikes.

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The lawn clothed in frost,

Is disrobed by the rising sun,

Revealing a jade green coat.

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But the aspen in the high country

Are still shaking and quaking in the cold

Waiting for a new Spring dress.

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Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

I read your poem and I must say that I was struck by the beauty and simplicity of your language. The way that you captured the changing seasons and the shifting moods of nature was both elegant and evocative, and I found myself drawn in by the vivid imagery and sense of wonder that permeated the poem. The opening lines, with their reference to winter snow melting and children riding their Christmas bikes, set the stage for a poem that was both nostalgic and hopeful, and I appreciated the way that you captured the sense of joy and excitement that comes with the changing of the seasons. The middle section, with its reference to the lawn being disrobed by the rising sun, was particularly striking, and I thought that it added a sense of intimacy and warmth to the poem. The final lines, with their reference to the aspen trees still shaking and quaking in the cold, were a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of change. Overall, I found the poem to be a beautiful and thoughtful meditation on the natural world, and I think that it will resonate with many readers who appreciate the beauty and wonder of the changing seasons. Well done.

[Miss Sharon]

I very much appreciate your in depth and thoughtful review. Thank you so much! ~Sharon

[William Michael Reeves]

Disrobing the lawn with the warmth of the sun. Poetic gold, Miss Sharon! Let's hope the warming planet let's the mountains keep their glacial dresses.

[Miss Sharon]

You are much too kind my friend...but I love it! ~Sharon

[emmajoy]

Each short stanza creates a true chapter, so gently put and yet, wonderfully visual. Your words are one hundred per cent joy, Miss Sharon!

[Miss Sharon]

Awwww! What a nice comment my sweetie. Thanks ever so much. ~Sharon

[emmajoy]

You're very welcome! :)

[Relic]

Where I am, we've had no snow, only a dusting. Though I'm not complaining. Your words make spring a welcome site. I can't wait to cut the jade green coat. :) Beautiful writing, Sharon. It's a pleasure to read your poetry.

[Miss Sharon]

Such a lovely review my friend. Thank you so much! ~Sharon

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sharon... being a feathery fashion enthusiast...
I composed your Poem to blend with Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto...
Dancing in the Sky where Spring Sunshine warms our Heart and Soul.
tenderly, Pat

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! You are a sweetie. Thanks so much Pat. ~Sharon

[Lorry]

It is indeed time for hope and renewal to peek into our lives once more and perhaps dream of leaving the house in slightly less than everything we own and perhaps if we are lucky to feel that big bright sky ball of fire warming our skin once more.
I must admit that even hearing the phrase "the rockies" does make me glad I am from almost tropical Scotland in comparison 😊

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for a very lovely review! ~Sharon

[Einstein Noodle]

most of my adult life i lived in SD .. it doesn't take long to understand that when snows melt in Feb., Mar., even Apr., .... the aspen are still quaking and those mountains are able to throw a few more snow balls our way .. Spring can be so dang fickle! ;)
E.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for your kind words E. I appreciate you. ~Sharon

[Dave Brown]

we have birch and and alder here but they both offer a poor imitation of that beautiful aspen bark and what a lovely contrast they offer come autumn
luck you

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you Dave for your nice review! ~Sharon

[Fabian G. Franklin]

We didn't get any snow this year in the low country. Our mountains only got a dusting. I'm like, Okay, winter, you had your chance, now, scram! ready for sunshine and spring and flowers now. I enjoyed the read, Miss Sharon. F.

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! Thank you Fabian for your kind words. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Three little gems here Sharon. The second and third are visually beautiful. It has been a harsh winter. Spring will be most welcome. We have blue sky and sun this morning, a sign of what is just around the corner.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much Chris! Always a pleasure to have a review from your talented pen. ~Sharon